Agency Issues Guidance Furthering Restricting Emergency Medicaid for Non-Citizens, Updates Instructions for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
October 22, 2025 | |
Agency Issues Guidance Furthering Restricting Emergency Medicaid for Non-Citizens, Updates Instructions for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to states that the agency is updating its interpretation of section 1903(v) of the Social Security Act, which sets the conditions for federal funds to be used for the treatment of an emergency medical condition for non-citizens who are not eligible for full Medicaid benefits. Under statute, emergency Medicaid is… (Marceno, October 1, 2025) #Health Equity, #Immigration, #Insurance Coverage